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Robert Ricks Obituary

Robert Clyde Ricks, age 75, of Fresno and formerly of Palestine, Tx. passed on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Fresno. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Ricks; children, Claudine West, Keven, Darryl and Melody Ricks of Baltimore, Maryland, Everett Cowings and Linda Washington of Fresno, Ca. and Joseph Bryant-Ricks of Little Rock, Arkansas; two sisters and two brothers; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, June 28, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Tinkler Funeral Chapel, on Monday, June 29, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. TINKLER FUNERAL CHAPEL & Crematory 475 North Broadway Street Fresno, Ca. (559) 233-2101

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jun. 28, 2009.

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Ellis Patterson

June 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God is our refuge and strength in times of need. Keep leaning and depending on God and he will see you through this season in your life. May God continue to bless you is my prayer.


Ellis Patterson, Class of 1952--Desoto, TX
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james ricks

June 29, 2009

My families thoughts and prayers go out to our cousins in this hard time, we will miss you dearly and think of you often.

james ricks

June 29, 2009

With all of our hearfelt sorrow, we will miss you cousin and will all be reunited in God's promised land. God bless your family. Your cousin James and family of Sacramento

Alene Hamilton

June 28, 2009

Warm thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. We will miss Clyde. May it comfort you to know that we care.
Sincerely,
Alene Hamilton, Audrey Betts, and Otha Oversoun

June 28, 2009

We will miss you Clyde. Peace be with you and your Family.

Your Cousin William Ricks and Your San Diego Family.

Everett Cowings

June 28, 2009

Rest in peace Pop. I am going to miss the long debates, helpful tips on life, and you just being there. No more suffering. No more pain.

Love Always,
Everett, Pam, & Catheryn

Ada Carter Willis and Family

June 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 27, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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